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Hi all,
Well it seems after reading a few posts that there has been good news amoungst the group!!! We like runs of good luck instead of the opposite. Some dogs finishing up their chemo treatments and having clear Xrays.
So Koda is 11 months post diagnosis and he had his Lung Xrays Friday and they are still the same with no masses obvious!!! Woohoo!!!! I am relieved as we leave for our holiday Thursday and I wanted to do them before I went away because I thought we will be another month behind by the time we get back if we had to start any medication if anything was found. So we did it. I thought the vet was a bit hesistant this time and was going to tell me bad news but it was good!!!! And he threw in Koda's tummy worm tablets becuase the bill was quite high. He did get the works, Pavo Kennel cough and heart worm yearly injections, and then ear drops. I hope his immune system wasn't stretched and given a work out as it was this time last year he had his annual injections and then less than a month later he was diagnosed and tripawd. I don't know how those infections affect dogs immunity systems but I guess what they are protecting him from would be a lot worse...
Well Koda and I are going to go and cuddle up and get as much "us" time in before we go away. I'll write again when we are back from our holiday and by then we'll be having 12 month celebrations!!!!
Storm and Koda:)
I don't know how those infections affect dogs immunity systems but I guess what they are protecting him from would be a lot worse… I meant INJECTIONS!!!!
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Congratulations Koda!!! Wonderful news!! Now you can enjoy your holiday with a little less stress with those x-rays behind you! 🙂
Tracy, Maggie's Mom
Maggie was amputated for soft tissue sarcoma 10-20-09
Maggie lost her battle with kidney disease on 8-24-13
Storm said:
I don't know how those infections affect dogs immunity systems but I guess what they are protecting him from would be a lot worse… I meant INJECTIONS!!!!
I think it is an individual vet decision whether or not they give injections. After chemo, Trouble has had no vaccinations at all. Because we live on the Gulf Coast and heartworms are a threat year round, he has kept her on heartworm preventive and that is all.
I carry a letter with me that says she has not been vaccinated because of medical conditions, that she is under veterinary care, and is disease free.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
Hoppy, hoppy 11months, Koda!! YAY!!! And congrats on the clear xrays!
Harley, like Trouble, didn't receive his vaccinations this year (he was only due for rabies, I believe), but does take his heartworm pill every month & Frontline for ticks. We have a letter we had to sign saying he has not been vaccinated due to medical reasons, and that we are aware we would have to quarantine him for 10 days if a bite would occur.
Amputation on 11/10/09, due to Histiocytic Sarcoma in left elbow. Angel Harley earned his wings on 06/24/10.
Hooray for Koda! Thanks for the great update. 🙂
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hooray Koda. You are a true inspiration to us all. Congrats on the 11 month celebration!!!
Have a super vacation full of lots of treats and tummy rubs 
Tai – 9 yr old lab. Diagnosed Osteosarcoma Dec 18/09. Front right leg amputated Dec 21/09. Started chemo Jan 7/10. Lung mets discovered Sept 16/10. Valiant to the end on Oct 26/10 when cancer reappeared in a leg and we made the decision to set her free. Forever in my heart where not even cancer can take her from me.
Koda that's fantastic! You are super swell! Now you pawrents can leave without too much worry! But get some celebratory treats with those cuddles!
Have a great time on your trip guys!
Comet - 1999 to 2011
She departed us unexpectedly January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
Congrats Storm!
When everyday is a victory, 11 months is AWESOME!!
Karen and the pug girls
great news!!! so good to hear koda is still doing so well. hope this eases your concerns a bit about your trip!!! ice cream for everyone, lets help koda celebrate!!
gayle
Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included). She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure.
Love Never Ends
CONGRATS Koda!!! And bless you for being so strong that you gave your mom one less thing to worry about (one VERY BIG THING) while she is away. It's a sign confirming that you should not feel guilty about going, Storm. 
HOPPY 11 MONTH AMPUVERSARY!!!
Gerry has been a tripawd since 12/16/2009.
He was a shelter dog with a mysterious past and an irrepairable knee injury.
Videos and pics of Gerry's pawesomeness can be found at: http://gerry.tripawds.com
Congratulations Koda! You gave me inspiration to reach MY 11 (and12) month ampuversay, even though I have a ways to go I know I can do it! Mom went to the pet store and got extra special cookies (oatmeal, "chocolate"chip, and sandwich cookies) to help celebrate the good news. Last month she gave me ice cream and boy did I like it! However, it didn't like me, and dad had to clean up a mess on the kitchen floor 
. Maybe I'm lactose intolerant. Anyway, I still get steak sometimes and those really good cookies! Thanks for sharing your great news! Hope your pawrents have a great vacation! Let us know what they bring home for you
Sadie & Sadie's mom
Sadie is my 9yr old Rott/Shepherd mix. Diagnosed with osteosarcoma in her right scapula 1/28/10. Our brave girl had her amputation 2/13/10 and her last chemotherapy on 6/6/10. Unfortunately, a tumor appeared in her back right leg and on 10/7/2010 Sadie's earthly journey came to an end. On 10/24/2010 we adopted Ranger, a handsome Rott/Lab mix tripawd (got hit by a car) I think Sadie sent him to us.
http://ranger.t.....pawds.com/
Congrats, Koda! You are such an inspiration to us! Time for lots of treats... whatever it is you like best! And we hope your pawrents have a great vacation - now that you have shown them there's nothing to worry about we're sure they will.
Happiness... 
Hugs,
Holly, Zuzu and Susan
Holly joined the world of tripawds on 12/29/2009. She has a big little sister, Zuzu, who idolizes Holly and tries to make all of her toys into tripawds in Holly's honor. And she's enjoying life one hop at a time!
http://anyemery.....ipawds.com
Woooo Hooo!!!! Way to go!!
Cheeseburgers and fries for everyone!
Have a great vacation!
Shelby, the P.P.
Thnaks all for your wonderful support. It definately puts my mind at ease a little bit about going away. I think we get to scared to put our minds fully at ease in case we jinx ourselves and our dogs... I keep telling Koda he has to look after our house mate and the house. I don't know if it is doing Koda any good but it is helping me 
hahaha.
It is getting cold here and it is so cute to see how much Koda can scrunch himself into the tightest ball now that he is misisng a front leg, got to be a few benefits to it. I am sure he keeps in his body heat much better now with how tight he can curl...
Well I am off to go and watch some telly and cuddle with Koda. 2 more sleeps to go and we are off and Koda is in charge!!!
Love Storm and Koda 🙂
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